Tied Matches
After the tied semifinal match in the 1999 Cricket World cup that eliminated them South Africa were held to another tie when they scored 229 in 45 overs, needing 230 to win by the Duckworth–Lewis method, against Sri Lanka. South Africa needed a win to progress to the "Super-6" stage, but were ultimately eliminated from the tournament.
| Match | Scores | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka 268-9 (50 overs), South Africa 229/6 (45 overs) | Durban | 03-03-2003 |
Read more about this topic: 2003 Cricket World Cup Statistics
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